William F. Givens, Jr.

William F. Givens, Jr., 89, of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home.

He was born in Kingston, PA, to the late William and Blanche Eshelman Givens.

William graduated from Wyoming high school in 1954 and went on to serve our country in the US Navy. He eventually became an FAA Tower Manager with his last stop being Avoca Airport Tower Chief Manager. William was a former president of the West Pittston Lions Club, and NRA-Life Member and Endowment Member. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting and golfing.

In addition to his parents, William is predeceased by his beloved wife Shirley Salus (2008) 50 years which took care of her illness, his daughter, Bennye Givens, and brothers, Richard and George Givens.

William is survived by his children, Alice (John) Banaszek of Orrtanna, Barbara (John) Pack of Elkview, WV, William (Shanna Killian) Givens of Wyoming, sister, Marilyn (Matt) Ross, grandchildren, Erika, Cole, John, Luke, Josh, Dominick, Carmen, Catalina, Caden and great-grandchildren, John, Reese, Zaden and Max. His family along with his Yellow Lab, Wilson were always his first priority and never forgot to send birthday or anniversary cards to all family members. He will be deeply missed.

The Funeral Service for William will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc. 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.

Friends and family are invited to call on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 10 AM-12 PM at Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc..

Interment will follow service at Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton, PA.